Calcium Soap

A descriptive term for the often numerous chalky, white-to-pale yellow, rounded lenticular precipitates caused by lipase-induced fat necrosis, which cover the peritoneum and pancreas. These millet seed-sized masses are classically associated with acute pancreatitis, and seen on gross examination of the peritoneal surface of the abdominal cavity

These include sodium, lithium, and calcium soaps that can act as nucleating agents, flow improvers, and mold releases in clear rigid PVC (film, bottles) and engineering plastics, including polyesters, nylon, styrenics, PPO, and PPS.

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